PCMark 10

PCMark 10: A robust benchmark tool that lets you test PC performance in multiple areas

Whenever you need to test your computer’s performance you can rely on PCMark as a powerful solution to test various hardware components but also the entire system. It comes with simulated scenarios borrowed from real-life situations, like when running specific groups of apps.

This way, PCMark will analyze your computer’s behavior in situations that are very similar to daily use, offering unrivaled accuracy.

Each test is displayed in a dedicated tab. You can use the Home test to simulate workloads of typical tasks of a home user like browsing the web, playing games and chatting with friends.

There are various types of tests included that simulate real-life scenarios. The Home Test will subject your PC to a low workload similar to the tasks performed by a home user. There’s also a Creative Test suitable for those who perform more resource-intensive tasks such as image and video editing, media transcoding, group video chats, and playing games.

Furthermore, you can use PCMark to test your hard disk’s performance, and the test doesn’t take the performance of your CPU or GPU into account. The tool runs application tests based on Microsoft and Adobe programs, to see how the system behaves during basic tasks like accessing, saving and editing files.